REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Harlan County Lake is preparing for a closure of the dam to traffic sometime between March 24 and April 4 due to work on the tainter gates.
It is anticipated that the closure will only be during working hours and open during the evenings.
“The closure is needed for the operation of the crane to position work platforms on the lake side of the dam,” said Jim Bowen, operations project manager at Harlan County Lake.
Due to weather conditions and the type of work performed, the closure is anticipated to occur sometime between March 24 and April 4.
“The contractor needs calm winds and stable weather conditions to perform this work. The work itself will only take approximately two days, but the weather will play a role in the timing and duration of the closure,” said Bowen.
The public should be aware that delays and closures will take place as construction progresses. “The contractor and the Corps of Engineers is aware that closures of the dam impacts the public and are working to minimize the closures,” said Bowen.
Information regarding construction activities can be obtained at www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HarlanCountyLake.aspx.
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Release no. PA-2014-14